EP #24: The Mirror Lies - Let’s Talk Body Checking & Beauty Standards

We’ve all looked in the mirror and zoomed in on something we don’t like. We’ve all retaken a photo because “ugh, my face looks weird.” But what if the real problem isn’t your body... or your face... or the way you look at all?

In this raw and eye-opening episode, we dive into:

• Why we were never meant to see our own face this much
• How social media and video calls have created a toxic obsession with self-image
• The very real impact of constant body checking and self-surveillance
• How to shift from appearance-based worth to connection, presence and self-expression
• Why checking photos, mirrors and your reflection could be sabotaging your body image (and what to do instead)
• How to reframe the way you see your body in a more empowering and freeing way

We also get personal about our own experiences with body checking, video editing fatigue, check-in photos, and how the health & fitness industry fuels the obsession.

This one’s not just about beauty standards, it’s about reclaiming how we feel in our bodies, how we connect with others, and how we show up in the world.

🔥 Quote of the Podcast:

“You are not an image — you are an experience.”

💭 Ask Yourself:

How often are you checking your reflection... and is it helping or harming your self-worth?

💌 We'd Love to Hear From You:

Has this episode made you rethink your habits with mirrors, photos or filters?

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